Q. Consider the following statements:
1.One of the objectives of Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) is to coordinate river basin management and flood control measures across states.
2.Under Maritime India Vision 2030, the government aims to raise inland waterways’ cargo modal share from 2% to 5%.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The primary objective of IWDC is to promote the development of India’s riverine infrastructure for transportation and tourism. The coordination of river basin management and flood control measures across states is typically the responsibility of other agencies, such as the Central Water Commission or the National Disaster Management Authority.
Statement 2 is correct. The Maritime India Vision 2030, launched by the government in 2021, aims to transform India into a leading maritime nation by leveraging its vast coastline and inland waterways. One of the key objectives of the vision is to increase the share of cargo transported through inland waterways from 2% to 5%. This is expected to reduce logistics costs, promote economic growth, and support sustainable development by shifting transportation from road to waterways.
Source: Forum IAS
